Sharon Isbin - Dreams Of A World CD

Sharon Isbin - Dreams Of A World Music

List Price	$16.99 (You save $3.90)
Label	Teldec
Orig Year	11/2/1999
All Time Sales Rank	1606
CD Universe Part number	1193085
Catalog number	25736
Discs	1
Release Date	Nov 02, 1999
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Recording Time	1 5

Sharon Isbin - Dreams Of A World Classical Review

Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars The first lady of the classical guitar
This recording presents Sharon Isbin in her right element, i.e. performing pieces with elements of folk music stylings extremely well arranged for the classical guitar. Her version of Tárrega's famous "Recuerdos" is the best I've heard - sensuous and stunningly played at the same time. This recording very deservedly received a grammy. Come to Denmark soon, Sharon!
Submitted by Jens O.T. Pedersen (Copenhagen, Denmark.)
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